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Billy Crystal Back At Helm Of Oscars

November 19, 1996|By Tribune News Services.

LOS ANGELES — After shying away from the Oscars for two years, Billy Crystal is coming back for another turn as host. "Once Barry Scheck turned it down, I had a feeling they'd come to me," Crystal said, referring to one of 0.J. Simpson's lawyers. The March 24 show will be Crystal's fifth stint as Oscars host.